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Pairing of Late Victorian Gold-Tone Carved Shell Cameo Brooches

Item Details

A pairing of late Victorian gold-tone bezel set carved shell cameos. There is a vertical cameo depicting a woman’s profile with wings to her hair and an arrow about to pierce her chest. To the verso, is a 10K yellow gold converter bail. The second cameo is horizontal showcasing a chariot drawn by four horses. Cameos measure 50.00 mm x 4.00 mm and 53.00 mm x 40.00 mm.

Gemologist Code: CINLW

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Condition

- faint marks throughout
- female cameo has a 10K yellow gold bail

Dimensions

- total approximate weight for female cameo is 11.40 dwt, inclusive of all materials
- brooches measure 1.75″ × 2.25″ and 2.125″ × 1.625″

Item #

18DCC250-509

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